<p>I actually heard on one of the cable news stations today that she is on hospice. I have confidence they will be the best advocate for her.</p>
<p>My thoughts are definitely with her and her children.</p>
<p>I did also hear that John Edwards is by her side. Now before anyone’s feathers get ruffled, I have to say it is not the first time I’ve seen exes set aside their tensions and conflicts and be there for their estranged spouse when the end is near. I am always amazed at how it can happen, but I’ve seen it have very positive effects for everyone, especially the children. And yes, the hospice social worker and whole team will make sure they (meaning John) are behaving themselves with the upmost compassion and respect.</p>
<p>I just lost an old friend to pancreatic cancer. His teenage daughter took to wearing a t-shirt that said “I hate cancer,” a sentiment we can all agree on. Such a loathesome disease; it is so vicious and so random.</p>
<p>Re Ms. Edwards, I can only say what I’ve thought about her all along: She rocks. Even now, she is showing us an example of such grace. May her final weeks be peaceful.</p>
<p>I feel very bad for Mrs. Edwards and her children, but there’s no reason to portray her as a saint. Her marriage was a very complex one, and workers in John Edward’s campaign described as a harridan who constantly demeaned her husband. And she certainly knew about his many extracurricular activities and the Rielle Hunter cover-up, but accepted them in their joint pursuit of political power. I can’t condone either of their behaviors–had Edwards been nominated…</p>
<p>I don’t really see anyone trying to sanctify Elizabeth Edwards here. Yes, she is an ambitious woman, and probably alienated many people in the past because of that. It doesn’t alter the fact that she has fought an awful disease with courage and given inspiration to many. Wishing her peace and comfort, and her children as well.</p>
<p>Beyond anything political this is a young woman with young children and I was rooting for her to beat cancer just as I am rooting for a friend who is in the battle. I shed a few tears over the evening news last night.</p>
<p>ebeeeee, this sad news brings back vivid memories for me of my father’s death - he thought he had beaten prostate cancer but then it roared back much as what happened with Elizabeth Edwards and her cancer. It is very, very hard not to feel sad for her and her family. I hope she can find rest and peace during her final days on earth in whatever form she chooses and with whoever she chooses to be with.</p>
<p>It is sad and it is sad that her kids are young, but I am not sure I would describe 61 as being a young woman. It’s not old in this day and age, but I think of a young woman as being someone in her twenties, thirties or forties.</p>
<p>mimk6 - while 61 is not ‘young’, she’s been fighting this illness since she was 55 (with a short remission period), which many would consider young.</p>
<p>I’ve not seen much news coverage about this since I’ve been traveling, but the ‘headlines’ I have seen suggest she is surrounded by friends and family at her bedside. Unless there is some important event in the near future that she’s trying to be part of, it doesn’t sound like it will be long, especially if she was just released from the hospital for treatment of symptoms. </p>
<p>This is never a good time of year for any family to be coping with the impending loss of a loved one, but my heart always goes out to those who lose someone so close to the holidays.</p>
<p>I’m very sad for her children and I cannot help but wonder who will care for the young ones. The dad may have custody, but I wonder if there is other family who will take care of the day-to-day stuff. Don’t see him doing this.</p>
<p>Jesus, please bring Your peace to Elizabeth, to encourage her through this time. Soothe her with Your presence and nurture her with Your grace and faith. Lastly, please bring everyone to Your forgiveness to all who were involved in the pains that the Evil One has leveled at this wonderful family. Thanks for listening Father. We love you, God.</p>